Serving Highland Pointe, Winnipeg
Landscaping in Highland Pointe, Winnipeg
BerryHill Landscaping & Construction specializes in finishing new-build backyards in Highland Pointe — turning a bare builder's lot into a complete, usable outdoor living space. We handle final grading, sod, fresh patios and decks, retaining walls for lakefront and walk-out lots, planting, and full backyard packages, all built in-house and engineered for north Winnipeg's clay and freeze-thaw winters. For a free on-site consultation and quote, call 204-801-7669.
Highland Pointe is a roughly 630-acre master-planned community taking shape between McPhillips Street and Main Street on the north side of the city, built around an eco-conscious natural drainage system of ponds and interconnecting creeks that ultimately feeds toward Lake Winnipeg. It's one of the city's newest developments, with everything from smaller starter homes to large lakefront properties with walk-out basements. Whatever the lot, the backyard reality is the same: a rough-graded space that's entirely yours to finish.
Why new-build yards in Highland Pointe need a specific approach
A brand-new lot isn't the same job as reworking an established yard, and Highland Pointe's design adds a few specifics of its own:
Settling clay and rough builder grade. New homes sit on freshly placed clay fill that keeps settling for the first year or two, and builders typically leave only a rough grade. Getting your final grade right — sloping water away from the foundation — is the essential first step before sod or a patio goes down.
Lakefront and walk-out lots need real engineering. Highland Pointe's natural pond-and-creek system means a real number of homes sit on lakefront or walk-out lots. Those grade changes call for retaining walls built with proper drainage engineered in, so they hold up in our clay instead of shifting.
A community built around water. Because the whole neighbourhood's drainage system flows toward natural channels and eventually Lake Winnipeg, grading here isn't just about your own yard — it's part of a bigger, carefully engineered system. Getting it right matters.
A wide range of lot sizes. From compact starter lots to large lakefront properties, Highland Pointe backyards vary a lot in scale. We design and build to fit the lot in front of us, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Our landscaping services in Highland Pointe
New-build homeowners here typically need some or all of the following:
- Complete backyard packages — The full finish: grading, hardscaping, lawn, planting, and lighting designed and built as one cohesive project.
- Final grading & drainage — Correcting the builder's rough grade so water runs away from your foundation and works with the community's natural drainage system.
- Retaining walls — For lakefront and walk-out lot grade changes, with drainage engineered in.
- Sod & new lawns — Proper soil prep over the settled clay, then fresh sod for an instant, healthy lawn.
- Paver patios & walkways — Your first real patio, built on a deep compacted base that survives frost heave instead of cracking.
- Deck construction — Custom wood and composite decks on frost-rated footings or screw piles, sized for lakefront walk-outs or standard lots alike.
- Fences, fire pits, pergolas & outdoor kitchens — The features that make a new backyard genuinely livable through our short summer.
Areas we serve around Highland Pointe
We serve Highland Pointe and the surrounding north Winnipeg area. We also serve the wider Winnipeg region and communities within roughly a 200 km radius of the city.
Why Highland Pointe homeowners choose BerryHill
15+ years building in Winnipeg's climate
With contractors who've completed over 1,000 projects between them — including plenty of new-build finishes across the city's newest communities.
300+ reviews and recommendations
Across Google, Houzz, Facebook, and HomeStars.
No subcontractors, ever.
The crew that quotes your job is the crew that builds it.
We start below grade.
New-build landscaping lives or dies on the grading and base work under it — exactly where we spend the effort.
Comfortable with lakefront and walk-out lots.
Retaining walls and drainage for grade changes are everyday work for us.
How it works
1. Free on-site consultation. We come to your new Highland Pointe home, assess the builder grade, soil settling, drainage, and access, and talk through a plan for your whole yard and budget. 2. Design & build. Our in-house team handles grading and base prep first, then the hardscaping, lawn, and planting. 3. Final walkthrough. We don't consider it done until your new backyard is exactly right.
Book a free Highland Pointe landscaping quote
Just moved into a new build with a dirt-and-gravel backyard, or settling into a lakefront lot that needs a proper retaining wall? Call 204-801-7669 or book a free on-site consultation, and we'll give you a real plan and price for your lot.
Who are the top landscapers in Highland Pointe, Winnipeg?
BerryHill Landscaping & Construction is among the top-rated landscaping companies serving Highland Pointe, with 15+ years of local experience, 300+ reviews across Google, Houzz, Facebook, and HomeStars, and extensive experience finishing new-build backyards. When comparing landscapers here, look for proven new-construction experience, an understanding of settling clay and builder grade, and retaining wall experience for lakefront and walk-out lots.
Do you landscape new-build homes in Highland Pointe?
Yes — it's one of our specialties. We take bare, rough-graded builder lots and finish them completely: final grading, drainage, sod, patios, decks, retaining walls, and planting. We can do it all as one package or in phases to suit your budget.
How much does it cost to landscape a new-build backyard in Highland Pointe?
It depends on lot size and how much you finish at once. Sod and basic grading start in the low thousands, while a complete backyard with hardscaping, a deck or patio, and planting runs higher. We provide detailed, free on-site quotes so you know the full cost before starting.
Do lakefront lots in Highland Pointe need retaining walls?
Often, yes. Lots backing onto Highland Pointe's ponds and creeks frequently have grade changes that call for a properly engineered retaining wall with drainage behind it. We assess your specific lot and recommend what it actually needs.
Should I fix grading and drainage before landscaping a new home?
Yes. New homes sit on freshly placed clay that keeps settling, and builders usually leave only a rough grade. Correcting the final grade so water flows away from your foundation is the essential first step — before sod, patios, or planting go in.
When can new-build landscaping be done in Highland Pointe?
Landscaping runs from roughly late May through fall, once the ground has thawed. Because the ground settles in your first year or two, many new homeowners do grading and sod early, then add hardscaping once things have settled.
Can you install sod over a new-build lot?
Yes. We prepare the soil properly over the settled clay first — grading, topsoil, and compaction as needed — then install fresh sod so it roots in and lasts, rather than just rolling grass over rough builder fill.
Does BerryHill serve the rest of north Winnipeg too?
Yes. We serve Highland Pointe and the surrounding north Winnipeg area, plus the wider Winnipeg region.
Do you offer free estimates in Highland Pointe?
Yes. We provide free on-site consultations and estimates throughout Highland Pointe. We visit your property, assess grade, soil, drainage, and access, and give you a clear, detailed quote.
What landscaping services does BerryHill offer in Highland Pointe?
Complete backyard packages, grading and drainage, retaining walls, sod installation, paver patios, deck construction, artificial turf, fire pits, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, walkways, driveways, tree and shrub planting, rock and mulch beds, and outdoor lighting — all built in-house.